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Turkey distances itself from Muslim Brotherhood but strengthens Hamas ties, Austrian study finds

The study argues that Ankara has increasingly prioritized pragmatic and diplomatic relations with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE over its ideological commitments to the Muslim Brotherhood.

People wearing masks with the colours of the Palestinian flag take part in a pro-Palestinian rally amid events marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 10, 2026.
 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters during a ceremony in Istanbul, last year.

Tension over refugees takes center stage in Turkey ahead of elections

Seyran Ates, founder of the new liberal Ibn-Rushd-Goethe-Mosque, prays in Berlin

Germany condemns Turkish criticism of new liberal mosque

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In blow to Erdogan, AKP falls short of outright majority in Turkish election

The pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) was on track to take more than 12 percent of the vote.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Koran-shaped cake baked with layers of trouble for religious class

Turkey's top religious authority is investigating school on allegations of preparing sanctimonious sweets.

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Why didn’t the recent Turkish incursion into Syria draw ISIS fire?

Former Pentagon official to ‘Post’: I think the big point is that it suggests Turkey has lost control of Islamic State; When you play with fire, you get burned.

Turkey President Recep Tayyip erdogan.

Brawl in Turkish parliament injures five lawmakers

Fight reportedly broke out when members of ruling AK Party approached female member of pro-Kurdish party.

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Turkey pulls out of Munich defense conference because of Israel

The Munich Security Conference is an annual event that brings together some of the world's top policy makers in foreign and defense policy.

A passenger ship, with the old city's monuments Blue mosque (L) and Hagia Sophia museum (R) in the background, sets sail in the Bosphorus in Istanbul

Turkish court orders Facebook to block pages insulting Mohammad

Earlier this month, prosecutors launched an inquiry into a newspaper which reprinted parts of the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Study: anti-Semitism most common prejudice in Turkish media

In the study, over half agreed that Jews are responsible for “most of the world’s wars” and sixty one percent said that people hate Jews due to their behavior.

Turkey President Recep Tayyip erdogan.

Erdogan to Europe: Eradicate anti-Muslim racism before daring to criticize Turkey

Turkish police earlier this month raided media outlets close to US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Report: Turkish army bans Game of Thrones, requires officers take course on Islam

The military has been instructed to cease watching the show as part of its new “protection of students” regulations.

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